OK, so I'm a baby-killer. Had to try before deciding to buy more or pass. Will definitely buy more.

Decanted in a wide-mouth glass vase but not long enough. Very dark, almost opaque, in the glass; nose of violets and cedar shavings; delightful cassis and dark fruits on the palate, moderate finish. WS 90. 12.5% alc/vol and about $23. With grilled ribeyes over oak, boiled & slided spuds sauteed in OO, and FRESH GUMBO! Yee-haa!

Had left this alone for four years, but now needed something semi-mature for filet mignon and escargot tonight for Mothers' Day din-din. Decanted for three hours while preparing the other goodies and that was just about enough. Nice Bordeaux nose, soft fruit on the palate, lip-smacking finish.... all is right with the world (except for the friggin' loonies in D.C.!) Will be in no hurry to finish the remaining bottles. Nice close to a day of pampering her with breakfast of bacon & eggs, Prosecco in OJ, bouquet of roses, yada yada. Dessert of crepes suzette will have to wait. Life is sweet.

Wrong-o! She demanded the crepes thingees, so back to the cook-top. Had the little pancakes made already, so only had to do the flambee thing with the brandy & Cointreau... topped with ice cream. If this doesn't get me brownie points, I'm toast.

Back to the wine: the most sediment I've ever seen in a Bordeaux! Should have screened it.